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Simple columnar epithelial cells are single layered, tall and skinny, Think about the shape of a column.

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What type of epithelium lines most of the respiratory tract?

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The inner lining of the trachea is composed of?

Pseudostratified columnar epithelium (ciliated form)


Tissue that propels substances across its surface?

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What type of epithelium are found in the nasopharynx?

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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelial tissue propels substances across surfaces.


Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium have projections called?

Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium have projections called cilia, which help in moving mucus and particles along the surface of the tissue. These projections aid in maintaining the health of the respiratory system by trapping and removing harmful substances from the airways.


What type of tissue is the repiratory system made of?

The respiratory system is largely lined with pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium.


The respiratory epithelium of the conducting airways consists of?

The respiratory epithelium of the conducting airways consists of ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelial cells, goblet cells that secrete mucus, basal cells for repair and renewal, and brush cells for chemosensation. This epithelium helps to trap and remove particulate matter and pathogens from the airways while also assisting in warming and humidifying incoming air.


What forms the lining of trachea and bronchi?

pseudostratified columnar epithelium


Where would pseudostratified columnar epithelium be found?

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Describe how structure of the respiratory tube change as the branches become finer?

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